Comedy ACT

Comedy Club at the Civic Pub featuring Andrew Barnett
2018-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Civic Pub, Civic Pub, 8 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, ACT, 2612, Australia
Andrew Barnett has established himself as a crowd favourite in Comedy rooms across the country.
He has appeared on The Professor’s Second Year Syndrome on Fox Sports and is a writer and audience warm comedian at Fox Sports.
Andrew has a relaxed, affable style which belies a razor sharp wit. His comedy is filled with insightful observations and witty anecdotes.
“Quick witted, sharp-tongued…” The Daily Telegraph
“Warm, personable and hilarious” – Akmal Saleh
Andrew will appear with local supports
COST: $15 (plus $0.30 booking fee) pre-booked, or $18 at the door if still available.
PLEASE NOTE: Online sales close at 6:30pm on the day of the show.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE

Comedy Club at the Civic Pub - Canberra vs Wagga
2018-04-04 19:30 - 21:30 | The Civic Pub, Civic Pub, 8 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, ACT, 2612, Australia
April at the Comedy Club with our new start time of 7:30pm
It’s the return match of Canberra vs Wagga in a Comedy Standup-off… The first round was at the Wagga Comedy Festival in 2017. Now Canberra has home field advantage. 2 teams, 6 comedians will go toe to toe (well, one at a time in an orderly fashion) to cover their town in glory for the ultimate reward of a couple of free drinks.

COST: $15 (plus $0.30 booking fee) pre-booked, or $18 at the door if still available.
BUY TICKETS BY CLICKING HERE
PLEASE NOTE: Online sales close at 6:30pm on the day of the show.

Open Mic Night-Smith's Alternative
2018-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Smith’s Alternative, 76 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601, ACT, Australia
Smith’s is host to Open Mic nights the 1st Sunday of each month.
It is friendly and Bohemian. The perfect cozy place to try stand up comedy or watch your friends perform.
The MC for April is Cy Fahey, he has MC’d for various venues and events in Canberra with great reviews.
Check out Canberra Comedy first for more awesome shows.
Spots fill fast so first in best served.
Each person gets a five minute set of Jokes. 5 minute sets.
If you’re interested in performing, turn up at 6:30 pm and put down your name. It’s that easy. The audience is friendly and the beer is terrific.

Open Mic @ The Phoenix
2018-03-27 20:00 - 22:00, 2018-02-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Phoenix Bar, 21 East Row, Canberra, ACT , 2600, Australia
Open Mic @ The Phoenix is Canberra’s most exciting open mic. With cheap drinks and laughs from both Canberra’s established, up and coming, and first time comedians it’s an easy decision for Tuesday shenanigans.
Come for a laugh. Or come for a drink. Come for graffiti on the toilet walls. But just make sure you come! The Phoenix has welcomed our monthly mic into its bar with open wings, and now it’s time for us to help this baby bird stay a float (or keep soaring…I don’t know animals.) Let’s keep one of Canberra’s best comedy spots going!
Free entry, and newcomers are more than welcome. To perform you must email frontopenmic@gmail.com

The 6th Annual Canberra Comedy Festival
2018-03-19 20:00 - 2018-03-25 17:00 | ACT
The 6th annual Canberra Comedy Festival is from March 19-25 in and around the Canberra CBD.
Over 60 shows with something for everyone.

http://canberracomedyfestival.com.au/shows/

Comedy Club at The Civic Pub featuring Merrick Watts
2018-03-07 20:00 - 22:00 | The Civic Pub, Civic Pub, 8 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, ACT, 2612, Australia
March Comedy Club with Merrick Watts and supports
Merrick Watts first came to Australia’s attention as one half of Merrick & Rosso on Triple J and NOVA. You’ll have heard him most recently as the host of drive on Triple M. He’s also a regular on TV, as seen on Thank God You’re Here, The Hollowmen, Underbelly and Have You Been Paying Attention?. Merrick returned to stand-up in 2017, performing to sold out rooms around Australia.
Chris Endrey will host the show, with support sets from Chris Ryan, Hamish Hudson and Cy Fahey.

COST: $15 (plus $0.30 booking fee) pre-booked, or $18 at the door if still available.
PLEASE NOTE: Online sales close at 7pm on the day of the show.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE

Open Mic Night at the Smith's Alternative
2018-03-04 18:30 - 21:00 | The Smith’s Alternative, 76 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601, ACT, Australia
Smith’s is host to Open Mic nights the 1st Sunday of each month.
It is friendly and Bohemian. The perfect cozy place to try stand up comedy or watch your friends perform.
The MC for March is Chris Ryan, she is performing in the Canberra Comedy Festival. The show is called Grey Matter,
Thurs 22 March 7pm,
Big Band Room ANU School of Music.
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=338225

Each person gets a five minute set of Jokes. 5 minute sets.
If you’re interested in performing, turn up at 6.30pm and put down your name. It’s that easy. The audience is friendly and the beer is terrific.

RAW Comedy - ACT Heat 2
2018-02-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Civic Pub, Civic Pub, 8 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, ACT, 2612, Australia
Who’s got what it takes to make a splash in the comedy scene? Dive into RAW Comedy – Australia’s largest and most prestigious open mic competition! Throw yourself into the RAW Comedy waters, where the nation’s best and boldest comedy athletes jump in head first and compete for a prized podium position.
There will be two rounds of heats at The Civic Pub in February, from which the finalists for the ACT State final which will be held at The Street on Thursday 22nd March. Loaded with acts, the heats will be 2 hours of comedy from aspiring locals who are keen to make the ACT state final and then onto Melbourne for the national final.
Previous comedy competitors making waves include Chris Lilley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Peter Helliar, Claire Hooper, Ronny Chieng, Celia Pacquola and Luke McGregor, proving that RAW Comedy really is the springboard to success.
It’s time to take the plunge! Whether it’s a perfect 10 or bellyflop, dipping your toes into the water and onto the stage is a rush like no other, so register for RAW Comedy 2018!
To register as a contestant, visit http://comedyfestival.com.au/raw/sign-up

COST: $15 (plus $0.30 booking fee) pre-booked, or $18 at the door if still available.
Get your tickets HERE

RAW Comedy - ACT Heat 1
2018-02-21 20:00 - 22:00 | The Civic Pub, Civic Pub, 8 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, ACT, 2612, Australia

LolPol with Bill Makin!
2018-02-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Polit Bar, 8 on Franklin Street, Manuka, ACT, Australia
This month’s LolPol headliner is Bill Makin!

Bill’s been tearing it up in the local comedy scene and is pumped to be bringing his first feature set to the bright lights of Manuka!

If you love story-telling, act-outs, zingers, and on-point social commentary in the form of scathing impersonations of Politicians, you don’t want to miss this!

This show will be hosted by Anthony Tomic, with support from dreamboats Taylor Coughtrie, Laura Campbell and Sparrow Folk!

PLEASE NOTE: Online sales close at 4pm on the day of the show.

Goulburn Comedy Club featuring Tom Gibson
2018-02-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Goulburn Club, 19 Market Street, Goulburn, NSW, 2580, Australia
Tom Gibson is a comedy renegade who has been blasting his way across Australia for the last decade, leaving comedy rooms in tatters and audiences rolling on the floor in hysterics.
Tom will headline at the Goulburn Club on Thursday 15 Feb with supports including Emo Parsonson, Hamish Hudson and Maddy Weeks
Tickets are $15 for Goulburn Club Members and $18 for non-members
Tickets can be purchased HERE

**Relocated** Open Mic @ T̶h̶e̶ ̶F̶r̶o̶n̶t̶ The Civic Pub
2018-02-13 19:30 - 22:30 | The Front Cafe and Gallery, 2 Wattle Street, Lyneham, ACT, 2602, Australia
The Front is still going through some changes, but fear not, this month we are lucky enough to be hosted by the awesome Civic Pub.
So For now this is still Canberra’s oldest and most prestigious open mic. Known for its friendly crowds, this is the ideal spot for veterans to try out new material and for first timers to get up and have a crack. All with Free entry!
With Anthony Tomic as your MC.
If you would like to perform please email frontopenmic@gmail.com before 5pm of the 9th as spots are limited

Plumbing the Death Star Get Cooked in Canberra
2018-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | The Civic Pub, Civic Pub, 8 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, ACT, 2612, Australia
With Brisbane in their rear-view mirror, it’s citizens cheering and crying with happiness, the Plumbing Boys make for Australia’s capital, Canberra, which according to one website I hastily looked at, is seventy percent open space, with the intent of climbing onto the staging and making you laugh for a bit.

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Comedy Club at the Civic Pub - February
2018-02-07 20:00 - 22:00 | The Civic Pub, Civic Pub, 8 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, ACT, 2612, Australia
Canberra favourite Comedy Club night since 2009.

February Comedy Club at The Civic Pub features a huge line-up of acts including Sparrow-Folk, Riley Bell, Tom Gibson, Bill Makin, Laura Campbell, Jez Margosis, Betsy Bailetti and Emo Parsonson.
Tickets are $15 online or $18 at the door (please buy in advance as we normally have to turn people away at the door).
COST: $15 (plus $0.30 booking fee) pre-booked, or $18 at the door if still available.
PLEASE NOTE: Online sales close at 7pm on the day of the show.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE

Open Mic Night at the Smith's Alternative
2018-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | The Smith’s Alternative, 76 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601, ACT, Australia
Smith’s is host to Open Mic nights the 1st Sunday of each month.
It is friendly and Bohemian. The perfect cozy place to try stand up comedy or watch your friends perform.
The MC for February is Emma Holland, she has MC’d for various venues and events in Canberra with great reviews.
Emma will be in a sketch show called Pilot Season during the Canberra and Melbourne Comedy Festival.
Each person gets a five minute set of Jokes. 5 minute sets.
If you’re interested in performing, turn up at 6:30 pm and put down your name. It’s that easy. The audience is friendly and the beer is terrific.

Open Mic @ The Phoenix
2018-01-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Phoenix Bar, 21 East Row, Canberra, ACT , 2600, Australia
First one for 2018/The Phoenix needs our help!
The Phoenix has welcomed our monthly mic into its bar with open wings, and now it’s time for us to help this baby bird stay a float (or keep soaring…I don’t know animals.)
Open Mic @ The Phoenix is Canberra’s most exciting open mic. With cheap drinks and laughs from both Canberra’s established, up and coming, and first time comedians it’s an easy decision for Tuesday shenanigans.
Come for a laugh. Or come for a drink. Come for graffiti on the toilet walls. But just make sure you come! Because the Phoenix is one of Canberra’s best comedy spots and we want to keep this funny thing going!
Free entry, and newcomers are more than welcome. To perform you must email frontopenmic@gmail.com

SOLD OUT - ComedyACT presents: Tom Gleeson
2018-01-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Big Band Room, Peter Karmel Building, Childers Street, Canberra City, ACT, 2600, Australia
THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT If any more tickets become available, we will advise via the ComedyACT Facebook page HERE
Tom Gleeson is returning to Canberra to headline the ANU Big Band Room on Saturday January 20. Tom is one of Australia’s favourite comedians. You may have seen him on Hard Chat, Hard Quiz, Good News Week, The 7pm Project, Thank God You’re Here or the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala.
Tom will appear with local supports Chris Ryan, Tom Gibson and Emma Holland.
Cost: Tickets are $25.
Where: Big Band Room, ANU School of Music in the Peter Karmel Building. Right next to the Wig and Pen.
Time: Doors open at 6:15pm – Bar will be operating.
BOOK TICKETS ONLINE HERE

LolPol with Frances McNair!
2018-01-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Polit Bar, 8 on Franklin Street, Manuka, ACT, Australia
The first headliner of 2018 is Frances McNair!

Franky tore up the local scene over the past year and LolPol is thrilled to host her first feature-length set!

Come and join for what will be a fun night of hilarious observations, story-telling, brutal honesty, and a load of charm.

This show will be hosted by the amazing Emma Holland, a top 2 prop comic, with support sets from awesome locals Harris Stuckey, Phill Carruthers and Ellie Windred.

PLEASE NOTE: Online sales close at 4pm on the day of the show.

Comedy at La De Da - January
2018-01-11 19:30 - 21:30 | La De Da, 102 Emu Bank, Belconnen, ACT, 2617, Australia
Join us for a night of face-melting funnies as Canberra’s spiciest stand-ups compete for your laughs, and dare we say, your love.
Featuring Emma Holland (MC), Harris Stuckey, Bill Makin, Frances McNair and Josh Glass
Tix available online or at the door – $10/$5 students
https://www.trybooking.com/343608

Comedy Club at The Civic Pub featuring Ray Badran
2018-01-11 07:00 - 09:00 | The Civic Pub, Civic Pub, 8 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, ACT, 2612, Australia
The first Comedy Club at The Civic Pub back for 2018 features Ray Badran with supports.

Ray Badran has been a regular on the Australian club and festival circuit for the past few years. In this time Ray has honed his performance skills and material and is now considered at the forefront of a new generation of comedians who are both edgy and inventive. He is rapidly making a name for himself as one of the country’s finest comedian MC’s and his astute, observational style make him a hit with any audience.
In 2014 Ray was hand-selected by The Sydney Comedy Festival Directors to host the prestigious Breakout Comedy Tour which travels to Brisbane, Perth and Sydney and showcases the brightest emerging comedians in the country. He was also selected to perform for the Comedy Channel’s ‘Best of the Fest’.

2017 has been a huge year for Ray heading overseas and kicking some series Comedy goals around the UK establishing himself as an International headliner not only in London but across the country. Ray returned to perform at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival and Sydney Comedy Festival where he was also asked to appear on the opening night Gala which was recorded live and aired on The Comedy Channel.
While he was back this year, Ray teamed up with Comedy Central and made a short series “No Experience Necessary” for TV and online which aired September 2017. Ray wrote and stars in the series which also features New Zealand Comedian Guy Montgomery.
With multiple television writing credits and mounting radio and television appearances Ray is widely regarded as one of the hottest stars of Australian comedy.
The show will be hosted by Sam Campbell from Sydney (JJJ, Raw Comedy National Finalist, Best Newcomer – 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival, Winner Directors Choice – 2016 Melbourne International Comedy Festival), and supporting sets will be performed by Anthony Tomic, Frances McNair, David Graham and Taylor Coughtrie.
COST: $15 (plus $0.30 booking fee) pre-booked, or $18 at the door if still available.
PLEASE NOTE: Online sales close at 7pm on the day of the show.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE

**CANCELLED** Open Mic @ The Front
2018-01-09 20:00 - 23:00 | The Front Cafe and Gallery, 2 Wattle Street, Lyneham, ACT, 2602, Australia
Open Mic @ The Front is Canberra’s oldest and most prestigious open mic. Known for its friendly crowds, the Front is the ideal spot for veterans to try out new material and for first timers to get up and have a crack. All with Free entry!
If you would like to perform please email frontopenmic@gmail.com before 5pm the day of the event.

Open Mic Night-Smith's Alternative
2018-01-07 19:00 | The Smith’s Alternative, 76 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601, ACT, Australia
Smith’s is host to Open Mic nights the 1st Sunday of each month.
It is friendly and Bohemian. The perfect cozy place to try stand up comedy or watch your friends perform.
The MC for January is Josh Glass, he has performed in various events in Canberra with great reviews, such as the Lolpol in Manuka, and Short, Fast and Funny in CIT Woden.
Each person gets a five minute set of Jokes. 5 minute sets.
If you’re interested in performing, turn up at 6.30pm and put down your name. It’s that easy. The audience is friendly and the beer is terrific.

Open Mic @ the Phoenix - SPECIAL TUESDAY EDITION
2017-12-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Phoenix Bar, 21 East Row, Canberra, ACT , 2600, Australia
LAST ONE FOR 2017!!
Open Mic @ The Phoenix is Canberra’s most exciting open mic. With a $100 Bar Tab up for grabs and cheap drinks all round, its an easy decision for Wednesday shenanigans. $100 bar tab prize is awarded to the best comic as voted by the audience so bring your friends! Free entry, and newcomers are more than welcome. To perform you must email frontopenmic@Gmail.com

SOLD OUT - Comedy Club at The Civic Pub Christmas Special
2017-12-06 20:00 - 22:00 | The Civic Pub, Civic Pub, 8 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, ACT, 2612, Australia
December Comedy Club at The Civic Pub is our annual Christmas Special featuring a whole host of comedians doing short sets.
This show is always a bunch of fun, so come along.
The show will be hosted by Andrew Bensley, with short sets from Hamish Hudson, Josh Glass, Harris Stuckey, Greg Kimball, Emma Holland, Ellie Windred, Frances McNair, Danny Bensley, Chris Ryan, Emo Parsonson, Ian Worst, Tom Gibson, Nick Smith and Bill Makin.
No January Comedy Club at The Civic Pub. Comedy Club at The Civic Pub will be back on the first Wednesday in February.
COST: $15 (plus $0.30 booking fee) pre-booked, or $18 at the door if still available.
PLEASE NOTE: Online sales close at 7pm on the day of the show.
THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT

Open Mic Night-The Smith's Alternative
2017-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | The Smith’s Alternative, 76 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601, ACT, Australia
Smith’s is host to Open Mic nights the 1st Sunday of each month.
It is friendly and Bohemian. The perfect cozy place to try stand up comedy or watch your friends perform.
The MC for December is Craig Harvey, he has performed in various events in Canberra with great reviews.
Each person gets a five minute set of Jokes. 5 minute sets.
If you’re interested in performing, turn up at 6:30 pm and put down your name. It’s that easy. The audience is friendly and the beer is terrific.

A Very Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas
2017-12-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Llewellyn Hall, William Herbert Place, Building 100, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
Canberra Comedy Festival has a very special Christmas present for you!
Join the festival’s best comedians as they get you into the festive spirit in an amazing show packed with comedy superstars. This 2 hour showcase event features some of the very best acts from the 2018 festival line-up, as well as other festival favourites!
Don’t wait until March 2018 to get your laughter fix, join us this Xmas for the best Santa-sack full of laughs this side of the North Pole!
Very limited tickets. Will sell out. Book Now.

Tickets
$44.90* Full
$41.90* Concession
* plus ticketing transaction fee of $7.70 per booking
CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE

Open Mic at the Phoenix
2017-11-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Phoenix Bar, 21 East Row, Canberra, ACT , 2600, Australia
Open Mic @ The Phoenix is Canberra’s most exciting open mic. With a $100 Bar Tab up for grabs and cheap drinks all round, its an easy decision for Wednesday shenanigans. $100 bar tab prize is awarded to the best comic as voted by the audience so bring your friends! Free entry, and newcomers are more than welcome. To perform you must email frontopenmic@Gmail.com

LolPol with Anthony Tomic
2017-11-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Polit Bar, 8 on Franklin Street, Manuka, ACT, Australia
This month LolPol will be headlined by Anthony Tomic!

Having performed in the past two Melbourne International Comedy Festivals as well as this year’s Canberra Comedy Festival, he’s really excited to put together a feature-length set instead of this incredibly awkward write-up.

This is his third time at Polit, past shows have sold out. If you want to join Anthony for a night of story-telling, anecdotes, observations and affable neuroses (is that a thing? Let’s find out!)… purchase online!

This show will be hosted by the incredible Franky McNair, with killer support from Taylor Coughtrie, Liv Sparrow and James McMahon.

PLEASE NOTE: Online sales close at 4pm on the day of the show.

A Shot & A Beer LAST EVER SHOW - EXTRAVAGANZA!!
2017-11-15 20:00 - 22:00 | The Civic Pub, Civic Pub, 8 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, ACT, 2612, Australia
A Shot & A Beer is sadly drawing to a close. Come and help us celebrate the good times with a stacked line up of the shows best m8s.

This will be a huge show including local favourites including Greg Kimball, Harris Stuckey and more (to be announced in a suspenseful, gradual manner)!!!!

Tickets already on sale and we suggest you buy now because this one WILL SELL OUT!

Grab your tix while they’re steamy and hot from this link right hur.
